Systems Administrator Senior

Advertisement Closes 8/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET) Job ID 2604255 Job Title Systems Administrator Senior Pay Grade 15 Salary $73,836.00 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location PO Box 69 Lagrange, KY 40031 USA Description The Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide asafe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislativeand judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. Roderer Correctional Complex is seeking skilled applicants for the System Administrator Senior on-site at theinstitution. This position will provide dedicated administration, maintenance, and oversight of theinstitution's critical technology infrastructure, including security camera systems, Guard1, Lobby Trackinventory management, x-ray scanner systems, WBI administration, telephone systems software, personnelsoftware, Xerox print management, employee account provisioning, phone programming, employee cellular devicemanagement, server administration supporting the perimeter fence control system, operating system maintenance,software updates, cybersecurity compliance, and coordination with COT on enterprise initiatives and systemimplementations. Performs the management and optimization of complex agency systems, applications, and platforms, such assystem upgrades, migrations, and deployments, from planning and implementation to testing and documentation. Independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues to ensure optimal system performance. Resolves complex technical issues, leads advanced implementation projects, designs, implements, andmaintains system configurations. Performs research and analysis required for project proposals, software, and systems modifications, andnew projects. Assesses and mitigates technology-related risks and ensures security and compliance with regulatoryrequirements. Develops and maintains disaster recovery plans and procedures, including backup strategies, failoverconfigurations, and leads disaster recovery testing, to minimize downtime and data loss in the event ofdisasters. Develops and deploys automation scripts and tools to streamline routine administrative tasks, improveefficiency, and reduce manual intervention. Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to IT staff members, sharing knowledge and best practices toenhance the team's skills and capabilities. Collaborates with external vendors and service providers to procure hardware, software, and services,negotiate contracts, and ensure timely resolution of issues. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High School graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in IT systems administration, IT systems support, or IT systems analysis Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education in computer science, IT, or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in IT systems administration, IT systems support, or IT systems analysis will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis OR a certification in an IT-related field will substitute for the required education. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title typically perform duties in an office setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. Contact If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sasmita Nanda at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Kentucky